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Danny Woodhead has a torn ACL and is done for the season.

Melvin Gordon became an every-down back following Woodhead's injury, so this will be a major boost to Gordon's fantasy outlook. It's a downgrade for San Diego's offense, however, particularly after already losing Keenan Allen to an ACL tear of his own. Behind Gordon, next up on the depth chart is UDFA Kenneth Farrow, although they did claim Andre Williams off waivers at final cuts.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: With Woodhead out, Melvin Gordon should be a near monopoly in the San Diego backfield. He's likely to see north of 18-20 touches barring devastatingly poor game flow, and while the Chargers offensive line isn't elite by any means, it appears to be much stronger than last season. The Colts have struggled with Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and C.J. Anderson through two weeks. Sep 19 - 2:22 PM

Danny Woodhead exited the Chargers' Week 2 game against the Jaguars with a possible knee injury.

Woodhead's right leg was caught underneath him on a big hit from Telvin Smith in the first quarter. He immediately dropped the ball and stayed down on the turf for several minutes before being helped off. It did not appear as if he could put any weight on his right leg before riding a cart to the locker room. The Chargers will know more after Woodhead undergoes an MRI on Monday. Sep 18 - 4:55 PM

Danny Woodhead chewed up 89 yards on 16 carries and secured five-of-seven targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s Week 1 loss to the Chiefs.

Woodhead was a bright spot on an otherwise miserable afternoon for the Chargers. Melvin Gordon certainly had his moments but Woodhead was the more consistent of San Diego’s two running backs, ripping off 51 yards on six carries in the first half and beginning the third quarter with a highlight-reel run of 21 yards. The Chiefs left Woodhead wide open for his four-yard touchdown in the second quarter. With Keenan Allen out for the year, Woodhead is going to have a big role in the Chargers’ passing game. He can be employed as an RB2 in PPR leagues next week against the Jaguars. Sep 11 - 5:02 PM

Woodhead "added" three rushes for zero yards. The real news is that Woodhead's direct backup, Branden Oliver, was lost for the season with a torn Achilles' tendon. The league's premier pass-catching back, Woodhead is a legitimate RB2 in PPR leagues, and solid bench option in standard formats. Aug 28 - 3:30 PM

Depth Charts

With only eight games remaining, he's done for the year. McCluster reportedly suffered the injury in a "household accident." It's an unexpected loss, but McCluster had been limited to punt returns since his Week 3 signing. The Chargers promoted WR Isaiah Burse from the practice squad.

Tyrell Williams caught 2-of-4 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' Week 13 loss to the Bucs.

It was a quiet day for The Gazelle, who was catch-less until he caught a 40-yard touchdown bomb off play action in the fourth quarter, beating Bucs LCB Brent Grimes. Williams had a goose egg at halftime. Playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder, Williams may be a risky fantasy bet the rest of the way. He does draw a favorable matchup in Week 14 against the Panthers.

The Chargers may be without three offensive line starters for Sunday's game versus New Orleans.

Chargers LT King Dunlap (migraines) has been ruled out, while RT Joe Barksdale (foot) and LG Orlando Franklin (back) are listed as questionable. Barksdale did not practice on Friday, a typically ominous sign. Franklin did get in a limited session. Melvin Gordon has a dream matchup against the Saints in Week 4, but he may have to overcome a significantly short-handed offensive line.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Gordon is an interesting GPP fade in what appears to be a dream match-up. Gordon really struggled in his first game as the workhorse back (16 carries for 35 yards and a TD). You could help yourself by pivoting up to guys like Le'Veon Bell, Lamar Miller or Ezekiel Elliot.

His status for Week 10 is uncertain. Franklin also suffered a concussion last December. As the Chargers have a bye in Week 11, it might make the most sense for the Chargers to hold their left guard out through the off week.

Chargers RG D.J. Fluker (foot) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Fluker had a scare when he suffered a foot injury last month but obviously he's in no danger of missing Week 1. The 25-year-old is hoping for a bounce-back year after grading 68th out of 82 qualified guards on PFF last season.